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Petrocallis pyrenaica
Origin: From the Alps, Dolomites and Pyrenees. A monotypic species.
| Family |
| Brassicaceae |
| Genus |
| Petrocallis |
| Species |
| pyrenaica |
| Category |
| Perennials |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Landscape |
| Alpine, trough or rock garden plant. |
| Cultivation |
| Plant in a well drained bright disposition. |
| Shape |
| Tight cushion forming plant. |
| Growth |
| Slow |
| Habitat |
| Found growing on limestone rocks and screes. |
| Flower Description |
| Pink but occasionally white four petaled flowers to 1 cm across. |
| Propagation |
| From fresh ripe seed or summer cuttings rooted in sand. |
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